RN Care Coordinator: Discharge & Care Continuity

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across disciplines and facilitate progression and discharge planning. You will work closely with medical, nursing and ancillary teams to optimize resource use and patient outcomes.

The role requires active RN license in North Carolina, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of hospital experience, with preferred experience in utilization and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• BLS Certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous utilization and/or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Assist with planning of patient care including progression and discharge planning.
• Assure effective use of hospital and community resources.
• Monitor patient outcomes through concurrent utilization review and proactive discharge planning.
• Has full access to patient health information.

Skills

RN licensure

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license — NC Board of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Iredell Health System is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to oversee patient care coordination across disciplines and facilitate progression and discharge planning. You will work closely with medical, nursing and ancillary teams to optimize resource use and patient outcomes.

The role requires active RN license in North Carolina, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of hospital experience, with preferred experience in utilization and discharge planning.